2018 XDR to KZT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

536.4420 KZT

YEARLY LOW

462.7835 KZT

YEARLY AVERAGE

488.6879 KZT

2018 XDR to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 536.4420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 462.7835.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 73.6585 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 470.0642 to the December average rate of 517.6266, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 536.4420 was up 9.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 488.3336, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,682,210 KZT

2017 Average 2,262,884 KZT

Yearly Trough Low 2,313,918 KZT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 368,292.35 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

522.7774

460.9680

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to KZT Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 469.9576, compared to 507.4182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 37.4606 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 469.9576

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 507.4182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 34.9639 KZT (High: 532.8437 / Low: 497.8798). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6197 KZT (High: 468.5114 / Low: 463.8917).

September Spread (Volatile) ±34.9639

March Spread (Stable) ±4.6197

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.6386 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6386

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 517.6266) against the same month in 2017 (average: 472.6020), the exchange rate shifted by +45.0246 (+9.53%).

2018 Avg (December) 517.6266

2017 Avg (December) 472.6020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	475.4049	465.1349	470.0642
February	472.7441	462.9564	467.6493
March	468.5114	463.8917	466.1188
April	480.4866	463.2505	471.2504
May	473.5300	462.7835	468.6117
June	480.4035	469.3764	476.0513
July	487.8088	479.9092	483.7346
August	510.1392	488.0312	500.2233
September	532.8437	497.8798	514.4815
October	520.3545	506.8394	512.9012
November	520.9378	509.0719	515.5423
December	536.4420	513.7737	517.6266